Holiday favorites: Edible homemade gifts

The weekend's snowpocalypse made it hard to finish last-minute shopping, but there's still time to arrive on Friday with a gift in hand. Even better, it can be homemade -- which I think we all can agree earns more points. :)

Here are some classics from our Recipe Finder. Most don't take much time to prepare. Of course, presentation is (almost) everything. Wonderful wrapping flourishes can be found at the Container Store or just look around your house with fresh eyes for the unused basket or mason jar. Wrap your goodies with some tissue paper and a bow.

And finally, a little something to reward your hard work: This very popular recipe for Limoncello, an Italian lemon liqueur, takes three weeks to properly age. But a bottle of it can be given as a post-New Year's hostess gift or given to those you "forgot" who surprised you with a gift over the holidays. Or just keep it in your own freezer for occasional sipping.